I booked Grape and Grain for my sister's bachelorette party, and we had an absolute blast! We visited three wineries: St. Julian, Hickory Creek, and Round Barn. Our bus driver, Tricia, was fantastic and highly communicative throughout the day. She even suggested we visit Round Barn, which turned out to be a great choice! I highly recommend Grape and Grain for your tour needs in the New Buffalo area! read more

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We loved it, thank you for a great experience! 4 of us booked a tour for a bachelorette party and since we aren't from the area (2 of us from Indy and 2 from Chicago), we thought a tour with a driver would be the perfect option for us. We didn't have to try and figure out directions and we could drink all the wine. We had 3 tastings and a lunch over the course of a few hours. Our Driver, Bill, was so sweet and shared so much information about grapes, wine, and local knowledge. He called that morning to check in and met us promptly at 10:45. The SUV was roomy and clean and he even had bottles of water on ice ready to go. Which we definitely needed after a few wine stops. Coming into it, I knew nothing about wine and I'm not even sure I knew Michigan had so many wineries and vineyards. Now I feel like I have a good amount of knowledge about wine and I figured out what I liked best. It was a very cool experience and my friend had a great bachelorette party. read more

So great! Kristin is the best and took such good care of us! There were 4 of us in a lux Escalade, but they also have vans and buses for larger groups. Snacks and ample water for us all. They were great with suggesting wineries based on our preferences since we were new to the area but also so accommodating of our requests. Everything was seamless and taken care of, all inclusive, no stress whatsoever. Kristin even stopped to let us pick up pizza on the way home!! Will definitely be back and booking again! Highly highly recommend. read more

Some disclaimers 1) This is a review soon after the COVID-19 reopening of many businesses, 2) Some of these comments may be due to the individual wineries' policies themselves, rather than Grape and Grain (GG), however, this review is meant to shed light on the types of wineries that GG chose to include on their tours, 3) if any these events happened in isolation, I wouldn't gripe, but the overall experience was dampened by these mishaps along the way. I have used this company pre-COVID, with no complaints, so I know what the GG tours can look like. Kim, the owner, offers a return customer discount and it took a couple of tries to get the discount right so I could pay online. Then, Kim sent me a menu with categories (including salads/soups, main, and sides) and told me that each guest (there are 6 of us) was to "pick one." After submitting our choices, Kim told me that there was only one option, period, and that sides were not included, and proceeded to email me a menu with the sides category eliminated. Now, if I were the owner, I would have said, you know what, I'll pick up the sides or pay for a couple of apps for your party for my mistake your inconvenience. But, she didn't, and I went back to the other 5 guests to get their revised choices to resubmit. I decided not to make a deal of it. But then, the troubles continued. The first winery (Dablon) did not offer us a flight tasting, but told us that we had a $60 credit (between 6 of us) to pick whatever we wanted to drink, but we had to pay the difference. We ended up with a few bottles and a few individual glasses, NOT a tasting and not all-inclusive either (as the tour is advertised on the website, and as I have experienced on my prior tour a few years ago). There was no explanation of the wines by the staff, so we didn't buy anything. Deb, our driver, after dropping us off and parking the van, approached our table and said that the winery staff was supposed to give her the outstanding bill, and why we were asked to pay the overage was beyond her. But, there was still no wine flight offered. Per Deb, this winery was not going to change the no-flight policy (they were going to continue to simply offer a credit), so I would hope that GG would reconsider including them on future tours. Deb felt so bad about Dablon, she called Kim and got permission to take us to Lemon Creek Winery (on their dime), which is not on their regular tour, but should be because it was perfect. We got flights, the staff gave us a rundown, and we bought LOTS of bottles of wine. Deb insisted that we continue to enjoy our tastings while she loaded our merch into the van (a full service gal). She also dropped off complimentary snacks to our table. Third place. Tabor Hill. They had flights, informative staff, and we bought LOTS of wine, again. However, when we first got there, there were tables with canopies over them, BUT only for guests with paid reservations (I believe it was a $200 rental fee). Which was not us. We were relegated to sitting in plastic chairs in the sun. Luckily, the host told us that there was a cabana that was reserved, but since the party never showed, we could sit there, but if the party showed, we would have to give up the space. In the future, I hope GG can work something out with Tabor Hill where their guests can be treated to a cabana (maybe even requiring a minimum purchase). But placing GG guests out in the uncovered sun, while letting them know they can buy some shade for (more) money on top of what we paid GG is not the treatment I would expect. Fourth place. Round Barn. Again, a $120 credit, no flight. Since it was our last stop, we were pretty toasty, and I am not sure what would have happened if we exceeded the credit. Again, it is not quite all-inclusive, and certainly not a wine "tasting." If you don't use the entire credit, you can use it in the shop for merchandise among your group. That being said, the company of 6 women and a little liquor always means a good time, which is why I say the overall experience was "dampened" and not ruined. Our driver, Deb, was AWESOME and would recommend her again in a heartbeat. I just hope this helps other people who are looking to book tours, and helps GG serve up the best tours around, including holding these wineries to good customer service. One more thing to note...our Cadillac was a rather tight squeeze for the 6 ladies. Even Deb made a comment that she hated when the Caddie was booked for that many people. read more

So much fun! I'm always skeptical of these buses because of how expensive they are and you have to provide your own alcohol, but Cara made the experience worth it. She was so friendly and fun during our entire trip. She made sure we were all having a good time by playing our playlists and encouraging our dancing. She was very informative about each of our stops and checked us in and introduced our party to the hosts at each location. We had an itinerary that was on a time limit and she kept this in mind and always came to check on us about 10 minutes before we were supposed to leave so we didn't fall behind. She knew the wineries well and gave us advice and tips for each place. The last winery we went to was extremely crowded so she allowed us to bring our flights on the bus to hangout and continue the dance party. Cara even participated in some carpool karaoke with us. It was a great time! read more

Highly recommend Grape and Grain Tours! we booked for a bachelorette party and received amazing customer service. Kristin went above and beyond to get us where we needed to be and then some. She was a value add to the energy of the day and even offered up some suggestions when we added another winery stop. She made us feel comfortable and helped us make the most out of a great day! Thank you Kristin and thank you Grape and Grain! read more

My girlfriends and I had an awesome time on the tour! The pick-up and drop-up was super convenient, and all costs were taken care of before we got on the bus. What more could we ask for? Our guide, Deb, was fantastic. She was fun, outgoing, and gave us a little spiel before each stop so we knew the history of each stop. We will definitely be back for another round of tours with her come summer. Highly, highly recommend this tour! read more

I booked this tour for me and my boyfriend to check out some Michigan wineries as this was our first official wine tour. We went on a snowy Sunday and happened to be the only 2 on the tour. Our driver, Debbie, was AMAZING. Her top priority was making sure had a great day and she was so friendly and accommodating, I couldn't praise her enough. The three wineries were excellent: between 3-7 tastings depending on the venue and the consultants at each were friendly and knowledgeable, particularly Margot at Tabor Hill. Lunch at Public House was also really good, one of the better veggie burgers I've had. Overall, a great day and we definitely had our fair share of wine! read more

Fantastic experience!! Love that it's ran by women! They let us choose our wineries and told us a little about each. We had so much fun and would definitely recommend. read more

Awesome way to safely tour the area wineries and breweries. My wife and I visited there in November and, after looking at the various tours, settled on this one as it offered a bit of different experience than others. We especially liked the mixture of both beer and wine. The shuttle picked us up on time at Marina Grand, made a quick stop to pick up another group and then took the drive to Baroda. Started at the Round Barn Public house which offered up some good food and a fantastic tasting of both beer and wine (we enjoyed a great flight of beer). We picked up another group there and then headed to Lemon Creek, Free Run, and Round Barn. Plenty of time at each stop (poor Cody having to corral everyone as the day got, um, more interesting). Bonus was that being with Grapes and Grains got us into the private tasting areas at some of the busier locations. Each stop offered a bit of something different. While this is certainly a marketing tool for the wineries (there is a strong affiliation between the tour and the wineries), there was no pressure to purchase at any locations (but what is the fun in that?) Would do it again in a second when we make it up there again. read more

My husband and I went on the Sunday Funday tour for our wedding anniversary -- and we were both extremely pleased! Scott picked us up at the Goldberry Woods, and was actually a little early. We didn't mind though, because we were excited to get going. The van was very well-kept and comfortable. We plugged in our phone for music, and talked to Scott and Deb (a new driver who was coming along) the whole way. We made two stops to pick up two other couples, and were all on our merry way. We stopped at four wineries and at Round Barn Brewery for lunch. Lunch was included in the price, and we sampled five to six wines at every winery. Overall, the price is *very* good for the amount of stops, samples, and food. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the tour. The amount of time spent at every place was just right -- enough to sample the wines at a comfortable pace, and enjoy the beautiful views. We highly recommend this tour for couples or groups of friends looking to have a good time and sample great local wines. Their service is great, and the tour staff is very friendly! read more

My aunts, cousins and I had a group of 14 for their private tour. It was a great experience. I started an itinerary based on what I found online and Kim helped refine the details. She even made a great suggestion for a winery where we could bring lunch! It was absolutely perfect for our group and we would have never have known about it otherwise. The day of could not have gone more smoothly! Our driver, Cara, was a great fit. She was so nice, and gave suggestions about the area. She made sure we stayed on track without being pushy about when we should leave. Not to mention her help in unloading all the wine we kept buying! It was a great day to relax and unwind without any worries! read more

I booked a private shuttle for a bachelorette party. Our driver, Dustin, was awesome and made the experience fun and enjoyable. He was extremely timely and kept us on schedule throughout the day. The shuttle was perfect for our group of 12 and made our wine tasting day run smoothly. I would definitely recommend Grape and Grains to others! read more

Booked a tour for a bachelorette party. The driver arrived on time with an amazing attitude. We were able to visit 4 wineries, plus a restaurant for lunch. Everyone had a great time! read more

The owner of this company outright lies. They do not take you to the places advertised and they don't warn you about it. I paid for a private tour and got shit on when Kim told me because I thanked my driver I can't get a partial refund for not taking me to the right places. It's not my drivers fault Kim made the wrong reservations. I'm sure her attitude with me is probably why the good vineyards don't want to work with her. Do yourself a favor and Uber it's actually a better deal when you calculate it read more

Our driver/ guide DEBBIE was great! I was part of a bachelorette party and didn't have anything to do with the planning, but the pickup was on time and she accommodated ever request for a picture ( which was a lot), gave us fun facts along the way, let us play our music, corralled our group , got us everywhere on time and even gave us great suggestions for after the tour. The company does a great job of organizing everything, and if you are lucky enough to get Debbie, you're in great hands! read more

I highly recommend this company. Our tour guide, Jason, was the best!! He was so much fun, so kind & so informative. We had a blast!! Ended up leaving my keys on the bus (whoops, too much wine!) and they delivered them too me the next day. Super awesome company with great customer service! read more

Kristin was incredible! She was so friendly and made the tour experience that much more enjoyable. She even took the time while we were at a tasting to go back and pick up a pair of sunglasses that were left behind. I can't recommend her enough - thank you for giving us such an incredible day! We had so much fun! read more

If you are debating booking this company for any event drop everything right now and do it. My mom sister and I rented a Cadillac for a wine tour day and it was so fun! Our driver was Kristin and she went ABOVE and BEYOND the entire day. She even had fun facts about the towns we passed and places that we went. Kristin did everything in her power to make our day special and it really was! I also dealt with Kim when we booked and she was very nice as well. Everyone that I talked to from this company was great. The wineries, wine and lunch were also delicious! Book this today :) Thank you guys! read more

We arranged a private shuttle for a Bachelorette party, and boy was it worth it! Our driver Tammy was AMAZING. She picked us up right at our AirBnB, took a few minutes to go over the itinerary, and gave us some details of how we would spend the day. As we drove to each winery she gave us some background on them, and even pointed out the other wineries that would be worthwhile to visit next time we're in the area. At each location, she checked us in, got us situated, then came back when it was getting close to time to go. She even packed up and labeled all cups and bottles when we got back to the bus! I can't say enough good things about how great she made the experience. If you really want an easy way to dive into this great Michigan area, Grape and Grains is the way to go! read more

I booked a Sunday wine tour to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. A few days before the tour, Kim called me to double check about our pick up location. After talking about where we were staying she offered to change up our pickup location so we wouldn't have to drive as far. So accommodating! Our driver was super friendly too. Overall it was a super fun and we had a great time! Would definitely recommend! read more

We have done the Grape and Grain Tour 3 times and have loved it every time. Always a great experience and would recommend to anyone looking to spend a great day in Southwest Michigan! read more

If you want to feel like you're on a field trip in preschool, use this tour company. Only thing missing was that leash they use to keep the kids together. We were scolded several times throughout the trip by Deb. A friend who chose not to drink was basically padded down to see if she was pregnant. Every time I turned around the guides were lurking closely like chaperones at a grade school dance, it was extremely uncomfortable, especially considering we are all 35 and older. read more

I booked a wine tour for 7 people in July of 2016 for a bachelorette party and had a fantastic experience. Our bus driver Cody was on time, friendly, very helpful in coordinating our tour, and super laid back. The bus was clean, and water bottles were provided which was great. Working with Kim was very easy; she was prompt with her responses and answered all questions. We were able to meet her during our tour and she was so friendly, and asked us how our day was going. Would definitely recommend them to anyone! read more

A group of 11 of us did this tour for a bachelorette party this past weekend. We booked about 2 months ago and the tour was $110 per person plus tip. It seemed reasonable for the amount of stops we did and what we got for that, plus it was super easy and convenient to pay online. The driver arrive a few minutes late, but was very friendly and helpful. He took some time to take pictures of us when we asked and had a great playlist all ready to go. He helped us load our cooler into the van as well. Our driver Scott had a good sense of humor and told us where to go when we got to each stop. He also came by to check on us at each place as well. He kept us on a good schedule and gave great tips. The bus was clean with more than enough room for us. We were also able to hook up our phones to their sound system to play music we wanted to as well. I would definitely recommend this tour!! read more

I would happily book this tour again. It made wine tasting fun and effortless, with lunch even included (and fantastic). The bus was comfortable, and pick up and drop off at the hotel were easy. Our driver did not offer any explanations, education, or information. This was disappointing. Additionally, I read other reviews that the driver helped with packages. We were balancing lunch leftovers and our wine purchases on our laps. A bit awkward and unnecessary. read more

The entire experience with Grape and Grain tours has been nothing but great. Kim was extremely helpful when deciding whether or not to rent a shuttle or go on an actual tour. Jason our tour guide/ driver was amazing. He had some great selections in addition to the places. We will definitely be suggesting Grape and Grain to everyone we know coming to New Buffalo Area! read more

So much fun! Did this for a bachelorette party and had a blast. Our driver Scott was great and even dropped us off at one place and went back to another where we had forgotten something. Everyone was so helpful read more

We went to the Sunday Funday for my husbands 40th birthday party. It exceeded our expectations in every way. We went to a distillery called Journeyman's, which had an amazing atmosphere, and delicious drinks; another highlight, was the ever popular Round Barn. All of the stops were super fun and had their own story. I highly recommend using this company if you want a great time and to be treated like a friend. Thanks Kimberly! read more

Great bus driver and experience in general. The lunch deal needs changing up. The wineries were very nice and the day was very memorable. Would recommend to anyone who has an interest in wine and good times. Michigan is a great state. read more

First time we ever did this it was the best experience of our lives for a wine tour in a small town. this tour is outstanding they don't miss a trick very generous with wine very informative we had a great time highly recommended and very reasonable. Celebrating mom and daughter day out before her wedding. We will be back !! read more

Great tour company! Went with a bachelorette party for a day of wine tasting. The weather was bad, but from start to finish, the tour service was SO great. Kim was so friendly on the phone taking payment (I had some silly issues with my billing zip code and she was so nice). Cody our driver was THE BEST he just knew to play Spice Girls and Bone Thugs. Seriously so nice and played really good music, great for a fun day away from Chicago. read more

Loved our tour!!! Most friendliest and helpful people who go above and beyond to make your tour experience amazing. Beautiful scenery and great tour locations. read more

All of us ladies had a splendid time with Grape and Grain Tours during a bachelorette weekend away! The driver was very punctual, professional, patient and kind. The brewery and vineyards we choose were excellent. Planning a monumental life event with Grape and Grain tours was a wonderful decision and I will certainly use them again! Thank you :) read more

Kristin was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Our winery tour was effortless and flawless with a group of 13 people. I could not recommend her more!!

This tour was excellent. Scott our driver was on time, courteous and took very good care of us. This is perfect for couples since men like beer and women tend to like wine more. You get the best of both worlds. It's a great tour to do in the fall when the weather is perfect. The wineries and breweries were excellent and the food at these places are great too. We will be back again! Thank you. read more

My daughter and I went on the Sunday Funday tour last weekend. We had a blast right from the start, thanks to our super fun, attentive and informative driver, Debbie. The wineries were all very nice as was our lunch experience. Debbie did a great job taking care of us. Looking forward to doing this again in the near future with my husband. read more

We had a group of 10 people for a friend's birthday and we had a great time! We started with lunch and some beers at a brewery and headed to 3 wineries from there. The owner Kim Knuth was very accommodating and easy to work with and made sure we had what we needed for a great tour! I highly recommend working with this company. Five stars! read more